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If this video doesn’t scare the crap out of you, I don’t know what will.

I’m sure like me, many of you have been glued to the television and various news sources wondering when—and if—this spill will ever be contained. To make your stomach turn even more, here are some gut-wrenching videos and resources showing the extent of the devastation, and the possible extent of the devastation.

Please send me an e-mail or tweet if you find any other resources of note to share.

NASA

Video here shows time lapse of the spill. This is part of NASA’s MODIS Rapid Response System which provides daily near real time satellite images of Earth’s landmasses. The spill has begun a new feature called appropriately enough the Oil in the Gulf of Mexico Project Page. Daily images will be posted here.

NY Times

And here of course, is the now famous NY Times oil spill tracking infographic where the spill is tracked daily. Be sure to click the other tabs to view the other charts as well.

For the sake of  everyone, let’s hope this all ends soon.

Update:

If It Was My Home.com

This location based website puts the oil spill where you live.

Update 2:

Fast Company

Infographic that highlights the cost of the spill (thus far).

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